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TN HB1773

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Leatherwood

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "governing body" in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 8-44-108(a)(2) to explicitly include emergency communications district boards of directors

  • Emergency communications district boards assisted by the state emergency communications board (created by § 7-86-302) are now classified alongside other state government boards, agencies, and commissions

  • Subjects emergency communications district boards to the same transparency and open meetings requirements that apply to other governing bodies under Tennessee law

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law due to public welfare necessity

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 86, Part 3 and Title 8, Chapter 44, Part 1, relative to emergency communications district boards of directors.

Open Meetings

Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/4/2026
Public Service Subcommittee2/25/2026
State & Local Government1/22/2026

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